Texas, United States

Places to visit near Winnie

Winnie is a town in Texas, United States, home to about 3,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 10 museums and 9 churches. The must-see places are Lake Anahuac (36 km), Taylor Lake (Texas) (36 km) and Tyrrell Park (40 km).

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Winnie, Texas
Winnie, Texas, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Winnie at a glance

Location
Texas, United States
Population
about 3,254
Coordinates
29.8202° N, 94.3841° W
Places within 50 km
79 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Winnie

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Winnie: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Winnie

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Winnie. The closest is Anahuac Oil and Gas Field (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Winnie

37 parks within 100 km of Winnie. The closest is Tyrrell Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Winnie

21 museums within 100 km of Winnie. The closest is Wallisville Heritage Park Museum (38 km); the best-known is Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Winnie

21 churches within 100 km of Winnie. The closest is Bright Light Church (32 km); the best-known is Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Winnie

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Winnie. The closest is Blue Hole (16 km); the best-known is Lake Anahuac (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Winnie

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Winnie. The closest is Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (26 km); the best-known is Beaumont Botanical Gardens (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Winnie

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 171 km on the road.

  1. Start in Winnie
  2. 19 km Big Hill · hill, Jefferson
  3. 16 km Blue Hole · lake, Jefferson
  4. 25 km Tyrrell Park · park, Jefferson
  5. 71 km Lake Anahuac · lake, Chambers
  6. 4 km Taylor Lake (Texas) · lake, Chambers
  7. 36 km Back to Winnie

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How to reach Winnie

    All places near Winnie by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Winnie by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2179Anahuac Oil and Gas Field (25 km)
    Parks2137Tyrrell Park (40 km)
    Museums1021Wallisville Heritage Park Museum (38 km)
    Churches921Bright Light Church (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs619Blue Hole (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens612Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Big Hill (19 km)
    Other attractions15Winnie Cumulus Broadcasting Tower (22 km)
    Beaches & coast15MacFadden Beach (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Goat Island (60 km)
    Temples12Temple Emanuel (50 km)
    Buddhist sites01Chua Bū Mon (57 km)
    Waterfalls01The Falls at Clear Lake (89 km)
    Caves01Cliff's Man Cave (71 km)

    Winnie: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Winnie?

    Lake Anahuac (lake, about 36 km), Taylor Lake (Texas) (lake, about 36 km), Blue Hole (lake, about 16 km), Big Hill (hill, about 19 km), Tyrrell Park (park, about 40 km), Beaumont Botanical Gardens (garden, about 40 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Winnie?

    79 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 10 museums, 9 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Winnie?

    Anahuac Oil and Gas Field, about 25 km by road; Abshier Cemetery (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Winnie?

    Tyrrell Park, about 40 km by road; Municipal Athletic Complex (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Winnie?

    Wallisville Heritage Park Museum, about 38 km by road; Chambers County Museum at Wallisville (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Winnie?

    Start in Winnie, visit Big Hill, then Blue Hole, then Tyrrell Park, then Lake Anahuac, then Taylor Lake (Texas), and drive back — about 171 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Winnie?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Winnie

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Winnie’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Winnie on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.